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December 24, 2024

Trump administration begins lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria
The Trump administration issued orders Friday that it said would effectively lift sanctions on Syria, after President Donald Trump this month pledged to unwind the measures to help the country rebuild after a devastating civil war. The Treasury Department issued a general license that authorizes transactions involving the interim Syrian government led by President Ahmed…
Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan wins South Australian open Squash Championship
KARACHI: Pakistan’s top squash player Ashab Irfan has clinched the title at the South Australian Open Squash Championship. In the final match, top-seeded Ashab Irfan delivered a commanding performance, defeating Malaysia’s Duncan Lee without dropping a single game. His straight-set victory highlights not only his dominance in the tournament but also adds another international title…
‘Professional’ fifth round of Iran nuclear talks ends without conclusion
Iranian and U.S. delegations wrapped up a fifth round of talks in Rome on Friday and signs of some limited progress emerged in the negotiations aimed at resolving a decades-long dispute over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Despite both Washington and Tehran taking a tough stance in public ahead of the talks on Iran’s uranium enrichment, Iranian…
Clarification on 4 deaths due to Covid
KARACHI: Sindh Health Department has clarified that the 4 deaths reported due to Coronavirus were solely not because of covid. All 4 patients were 60 plus and had other comorbidities. They were admitted in a private hospital in Karachi and it cannot be said that only cause of death was covid. Covid is now treated…
Why fierce rivals India, Pakistan and China are racing to woo the Taliban
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were a pariah on the global stage not more than four years ago, are now being courted by three Asian nuclear powers – India, Pakistan and…
Singapore’s stylish new capsule hotels capture young travelers
SINGAPORE — Capsule hotels catering to young people are on the rise in Singapore as regular hotel rates soar, with new properties boasting stylish design, modern amenities and common areas that promote connecting with other travelers. Cube Social, which opened in the redeveloped riverside entertainment district Boat Quay in November, features a bar on the…
Saudi Arabia uses drones to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrimage
RIYADH: In a bid to prevent unauthorized Hajj pilgrimages, Saudi authorities have begun using drones for surveillance within the holy boundaries of Makkah Makrama. These drones are actively monitoring restricted areas, enabling the authorities to track and detain hundreds of individuals daily attempting to perform Hajj without proper permits. The advanced surveillance system is part…
Israel has authorized a ‘teaspoon’ of aid for Gaza, U.N. chief says
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday said Israel has only authorized for Gaza what “amounts to a teaspoon of aid when a flood of assistance is required” and again signaled that the U.N. won’t take part in a new U.S.-backed distribution plan. “Without rapid, reliable, safe and sustained aid access, more people will die…
Eye screening program launched in Sindh’s school
KARACHI: A comprehensive eye screening initiative for students in government schools has been approved in Sindh. A comprehensive eye screening program is set to be implemented in government schools across Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Shaheed Benazirabad. This initiative aims to screen student’s eyes and provide glasses to those in need. An Non-Governmental Organization…